There wasn't a single resource on the internet that seemed to address this exact scenario properly, so I figured I'd compile it here for anyone's future reference.

If you find yourself stuck and unable to delete a folder, you'll probably have Googled for suggestions which would suggest you find the short name (or 8.3 name) for the folder. This can work, unless the file somehow does not have a short name associated with it. Here is how I was able to fix this problem by giving the folder a new short name.

1.) Identify the directory you want to delete that does not have a short name. (example: G:\BrokenFolder)2.) Open a command prompt WITH administrative privileges (right click and open as Administrator)3.) Change the directory for the command window to the parent directory of the offending folder (example: CD /d G:\)4.) Type this into the command window

(Example: fsutil file setshortname G:\Brokenfolder brok~)6.) Your folder should now have the short name you set (Example brok~). I was able to just right click the folder and delete it. Alternatively you should be able to see the folders short name in your command window and use the commands to delete the folder.

Deleting a folder with command prompts:

1.) Change your focus to the parent directory the offending folder resides in it you haven't already

and press enter. The short name will generally be listed as a truncated version of the full name and often have a ( ~ ) symbol followed by numbers or other letters. Type the full short name in place of "Shortnameofdirectory" for the code and press enter. This should delete that folder.

in the correct directory and notice your file does not list with a short or long name still, something went wrong. Re-check your steps and make sure that you typed them exactly correct. Feel free to ask if you run into any issues along the way, notice a typo in my write up or have any questions or have something to add. Hope this helps someone that is stuck!

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